Tarleton State University

Outcomes

NCLEX-RN pass rates by year

Board-reported first-time pass rates for Tarleton State University, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 6 years: 77.5% over 1,116 candidates.

Tarleton State University's latest reported year is 2025, and that 78.24% — from a cohort of 193 first-time candidates — is 8.5 points below the 86.7% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2025.

Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Tarleton State University.

Admissions

Admissions at Tarleton State University

• No acceptance or admission rate (percentage) is provided specifically for the nursing program. That information appears not to be published.
• Minimum cumulative GPA requirement (all coursework) for eligibility:
• For current applicants (e.g., Fall 2026 cycle): 2.80 cumulative GPA required.
• For applicants effective for Spring 2027 cycle: raised to 3.00 cumulative GPA.
• Minimum GPA in English and Science prerequisite courses:
• Current requirement: 3.00 science GPA. English GPA not separately specified beyond "minimum GPA of 3.00 in English and Science courses."
• Spring 2027 onward: Science GPA minimum remains 3.00; English included in “cumulative” but prerequisite courses must be with C or higher.
• Prerequisite course grades:
• Must have completed (or be in final semester of) prerequisites with at least a C grade in each.
• For Spring 2027 appl

Based on publicly available information. Source

Format

Schedule and format at Tarleton State University

• Online, hybrid, or on‑campus delivery formats for various programs:
• The Traditional BSN is a four‑year pre‑licensure program offered on‑campus at the Stephenville and Fort Worth campuses.
• The LVN‑BSN track is a hybrid program: the didactic component is delivered online, while clinicals, lab, and simulation experiences occur in person across North Central Texas locations.
• The RN‑BSN track is offered primarily online, with required in‑person clinical and skills components.
• The MSN (both Nursing Administration and Nursing Education) programs are online, with select in‑person practicum experiences as required.
• Start‑date and cohort flexibility:
• RN to BSN and MSN programs offer rolling start options, with courses starting every eight weeks.
• The MSN programs accept applicants year‑round, contributing to flexible entry timing.
• Asynchronous vs synchronous coursework:
• The LVN‑BSN track includes online didactic delivery, but exam times are proctored at designated times, indicating some synchronous elements (exams must be taken at scheduled times) ([tarleton.edu](https://www.tarleton.edu/nursing/degrees/degree

Based on publicly available information. Source

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